First time Luger owner VERY happy

a1parrothead · 09-02-2020, 07:06 PM

Hello all,

I just bought this P08 9mm Luger. I know its a Mauser, and from 1936.

Yes, I know the nickle plating and the grips are not original and that drastically decreases the value, but as far as I can see after I tore it down, all the numbers match and bore looks pretty darn nice. The magazine is also not original.

I have always wanted one and am fond of nickle plating so.... I pulled the trigger!

Can anyone help me fill in the blanks? I am sure the emblems on the grips are the National party symbol, added by someone later on. The proof marks? The Suffix?

How about ammo for it? Any suggestions? I also reload, and need thoughts on a good load.

I have attached some pictures so maybe people can chip in with any information about it!

Jeff

Doubs · 09-02-2020, 07:51 PM

For the load that I use in my 9mm Lugers, check this thread: http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=40318

It functions my Lugers reliably.

a1parrothead · 09-02-2020, 08:56 PM

Thanks! Exactly what I was looking for.

tharpo · 09-02-2020, 09:31 PM

The letter suffix on the gun looks like a "k". The magazine is from 1940.

MFC · 09-02-2020, 09:39 PM

Hi Jeff,
Welcome to the forum.
The full S# is 6334k.
The 2 drooped wing eagles/63 are acceptance stamps. The 3rd stamp to the right on the receiver a drooped winged eagle , also found on the barrel and breechblock are firing proofs.
Hope this helps.

a1parrothead · 09-03-2020, 01:35 AM

Thank you for helping. Still trying to figure it all out!
Jeff

a1parrothead · 09-03-2020, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tharpo

The letter suffix on the gun looks like a "k". The magazine is from 1940.

Can you tell me about the magazine markings and what tells you its from 1940?

tharpo · 09-03-2020, 01:25 PM

You learn about Lugers through time, experience, and research.
For magazine identification there is a Forum pictorial that can help.
Look under the discussion "All P-08 Military Lugers" then go to the sticky, "Mauser Luger Magazine Suffix Pictorial".

Tom

a1parrothead · 09-03-2020, 02:06 PM

Thanks Tom.

rhuff · 09-03-2020, 04:00 PM

Congrats on your first Luger. It is pretty "jazzy"!! If you are pleased with it, that is all that matters. Now, if it functions correctly, you have a fun range Luger to enjoy. Lugers like to be kept clean and well lubed. Let us know how it functions. Welcome to the forum.

a1parrothead · 09-03-2020, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhuff

Congrats on your first Luger. It is pretty "jazzy"!! If you are pleased with it, that is all that matters. Now, if it functions correctly, you have a fun range Luger to enjoy. Lugers like to be kept clean and well lubed. Let us know how it functions. Welcome to the forum.

I put 2 magazines of Remington UMC 124 Gr. through it last night. Functioned flawlessly. I was just plinking so cannot speak to its accuracy yet!

mrerick · 09-04-2020, 07:10 PM

You'll find many answers to your questions already documented in our forum FAQ reference document. Just follow the FAQ link at the top of every page, and download the PDF file... It's free, and much more valuable.

09-02-2020, 07:06 PM	#1
a1parrothead User Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	First time Luger owner VERY happy Hello all, I just bought this P08 9mm Luger. I know its a Mauser, and from 1936. Yes, I know the nickle plating and the grips are not original and that drastically decreases the value, but as far as I can see after I tore it down, all the numbers match and bore looks pretty darn nice. The magazine is also not original. I have always wanted one and am fond of nickle plating so.... I pulled the trigger! Can anyone help me fill in the blanks? I am sure the emblems on the grips are the National party symbol, added by someone later on. The proof marks? The Suffix? How about ammo for it? Any suggestions? I also reload, and need thoughts on a good load. I have attached some pictures so maybe people can chip in with any information about it! Jeff Attached Thumbnails

09-02-2020, 09:39 PM	#5
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Hi Jeff, Welcome to the forum. The full S# is 6334k. The 2 drooped wing eagles/63 are acceptance stamps. The 3rd stamp to the right on the receiver a drooped winged eagle , also found on the barrel and breechblock are firing proofs. Hope this helps. __________________ Mike C.

09-03-2020, 04:00 PM	#10
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,291 Thanks: 2,709 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	Congrats on your first Luger. It is pretty "jazzy"!! If you are pleased with it, that is all that matters. Now, if it functions correctly, you have a fun range Luger to enjoy. Lugers like to be kept clean and well lubed. Let us know how it functions. Welcome to the forum. __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

09-04-2020, 07:10 PM	#12
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	You'll find many answers to your questions already documented in our forum FAQ reference document. Just follow the FAQ link at the top of every page, and download the PDF file... It's free, and much more valuable. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

09-02-2020, 07:51 PM	#2
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,696 Thanks: 792 Thanked 1,679 Times in 552 Posts	For the load that I use in my 9mm Lugers, check this thread: http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=40318 It functions my Lugers reliably.

09-02-2020, 08:56 PM	#3
a1parrothead User Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks! Exactly what I was looking for.

09-02-2020, 09:31 PM	#4
tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 543 Thanks: 116 Thanked 382 Times in 157 Posts	The letter suffix on the gun looks like a "k". The magazine is from 1940.

09-03-2020, 01:35 AM	#6
a1parrothead User Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Thank you for helping. Still trying to figure it all out! Jeff

09-03-2020, 01:25 PM	#8
tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 543 Thanks: 116 Thanked 382 Times in 157 Posts	You learn about Lugers through time, experience, and research. For magazine identification there is a Forum pictorial that can help. Look under the discussion "All P-08 Military Lugers" then go to the sticky, "Mauser Luger Magazine Suffix Pictorial". Tom

09-03-2020, 02:06 PM	#9
a1parrothead User Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks Tom.